Fares and Times
It takes approximately 10 hours to get from Mannheim, Germany to Boleslawiec, Poland, and tickets will cost you anywhere from $55 to $80 one-way, or $100 to $125 round-trip. The sooner you purchase your ticket, the cheaper the fare. Most companies make one run per day between these two cities. If your schedule permits, traveling on a weekday tends to be cheaper than traveling on a weekend. Allow yourself extra time for traffic and weather problems.
Booking
By far the easiest way to buy your bus tickets--especially if there is a language barrier--is online. Companies that offer trips from Mannheim, Germany to Boleslawiec, Poland, include Eurolines Poland (or Eurolines Polska), Voyager and euroTICKET. Go to their websites (see Resources below) to make a reservation.
Benefits
Bus fares are more often than not cheaper than other modes of transit within Europe. Most coaches have adjustable seats, bathrooms and heat/air-conditioning to suit the weather. Some are even fitted with screens and sound to show movies on longer trips. And an added bonus: seeing the terrain as you ride by!
Article Written By Bryn Vertesi
Bryn Vertesi is an international opera singer. As Miss Indiana 2003 and a Miss America Top Ten finalist, Vertesi was a spokesperson for the American Diabetes Association and has worked for six years in public speaking, management, fund raising, speech writing and grant writing. She holds a Master of Arts in music from Miami University.
